NEW OLD MODELS FOUND

I have recently found a box by Scalextric featuring a set of two 1:32 scale slotcars. One is the Volvo 854 already known from other sets and a Peugeot 406.I was not able to find out more details about this slotacr set.

Roland Kirpis from Riga (LV) had the idea of modeling his actual family car with Lego bricks. The idea resulted in the one off model shown on the following photos. You won't be able to buy yourself a copy. But I'm sure you will agree that this model is so well finished that it has his place here. Roland has built his Lego-Volvo totally from scratch. He has achieved to reproduce the silhouette of the car and he has even succeeded to include many working parts. Lego is however offering a free software which helps you to design whatever comes to your mind. Lego calls it Lego® Digital Designer.

I have recently discovered that there do exist several slightly different versions of the Volvo V40 by Siku. The differences are not related to the 1:55 scale model itself but to the blister package and the supplemental content. The tiny variation is in fact a traffic sign made of plastic which comes in some sets. I have noticed that these road signs feature several different regulatory signs. The shape of the blisters is slightly different depending if the Volvo V40 comes with a road sign or not. Please let me know if you are aware of other versions.The so far found versions are :

This is another set offered by Matchbox including a Volvo 760. This on has been offered under the name 'Super Value Pack'. The idea behind these sets were most certainly to promote and sell older models. The set was available under item # 25823. All the models were produced in China. Click here and here for nearly identical sets.

I have just discovered another 10-car set by Matchbox featuring a Volvo. This set is labeled 'Showroom Models' and has been released in January 2010. This set comes with a medium blue painted Volvo P1800. The set features nine regular cars and as bonus an exclusive vehicle which is a yellow Chevy Camaro SS-396.

These 3'' models have been made in Thailand.

A good source for anything regarding the Volvo P1800 by Matchbox is this Wiki page.